About this Activity

While you cruise around this infamous island, your professional tour guide acts as part entertainer and part historian, bringing the city's breathtaking sights and fascinating history to life. You will discover the secrets of New York City as you sail around Manhattan Island, and see three rivers, seven major bridges including the Brooklyn Bridge, the five boroughs, over 25 world-renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty.

Note: Food, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase on board.

Key Highlights

Price

$42.00 per guest

Duration / Session

2.5 hours

# Sessions

1

Rating

30 positive reviews

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds; all sales are final.

Reviews

(out of 37 votes)

Joe A.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseSeptember 23, 2017

The best part was being able to check in without any issues.

Jess S.

Best of NYC CruiseSeptember 4, 2017

My boyfriend and I took the 2 1/2 hour cruise on our last day in NYC. We were on the cruise during the solar eclipse. It was unforgettable. I learned so much about the city and saw parts of New York that I had never seen before. We got a great view of the Statue of Liberty and took awesome pictures. It was well worth the price of the tickets.

Rebecca U.

Best of NYC CruiseSeptember 2, 2017

Fabulous tour! The guild was funny and knowledgeable. I heard many new interesting facts about the city. We were able to get very close to the Statue of Liberty and seeing the skyline from the water was breathtaking. We cruised under the Brooklyn bridge and also saw the greener side of the island of Manhattan. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Bring a hat if your going to sit on the top deck.

T D.

Best of NYC CruiseAugust 31, 2017

The check in and seating assistance was smooth. The staff is helpful and cheerful. The guide, John, knows his stuff and was full of tidbits about New York which you wouldn't find in a guide book. The concession stand is adequate and I would recommend the souvenir mug which comes with a bottomless offer

Quinton G.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseAugust 25, 2017

Had a great experience, it was a great first date, would recommend to friends.

Mike R.

Best of NYC CruiseAugust 25, 2017

A fantastic, unique 360 degree view of New York City from the water with insightful and humorous commentary. We loved our circle tour of Manhattan!

Alicia M.

Best of NYC CruiseAugust 20, 2017

Really enjoyed this excursion! David our guide was very knowledgeable. The city by day is how it starts and it ends by the city by night. Beautiful!

Robert W.

Best of NYC CruiseAugust 17, 2017

Loved it

Giselle D.

Best of NYC CruiseAugust 3, 2017

Me and my family did the night time tour at around 7 and we absolutely loved it, the commentary is very nice and informative as a tourist that doesn't know anything about the area. You get to see New York in all its glory, Statue of Liberty and New Jersey as well. The views are amazing especially since we get to see the city during the day and night time, I recommend taking a light jacket or long sleeved shirt because it does get very chilly especially in the top floor on the edges. I recommend also to sit on the right side of the boat(facing forward on the boat) to see the city at night(best views) definitely one of the highlights of my trip to NYC!

Ross K.

Best of NYC CruiseJuly 14, 2017

A great way to view the Manhattan skyline. I have been on the whole island tour and the lower Manhattan tour. The lower Manahattan tour is easy to recommend. The whole island tour is for someone who has extra time available and is not in a hurry. I have enjoyed both tours.

There is a guide who talks about the landmarks and provides some historical information. Just the right amount of talking versus silence for my preference. The lower Manhattan tour provided close views of the Statue of Liberty. Drinks and snacks can be purchased onboard. The premium tickets provided us with a shorter wait in line and seats on the top deck. It was open air with some sun canopies available.

Steven R.

Best of NYC CruiseOctober 23, 2016

Dave was knowledgable and funny. Great value

Mallory S.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseOctober 11, 2016

Great cruise! The guide was super informative and the views of the city were unbeatable.

Nikita H.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseSeptember 26, 2016

It was not what I expected the website make u think it is something else bad advertisement

Margaret W.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseJuly 5, 2016

It was good and not great. I expected the boat to be more updated and because it was so worn I was disappointed.

Jay R.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseApril 29, 2016

It was all fine. I've lived in NY for a while and the general vibe/most of the points of interest were pretty touristy. I thought it was going to be more quietly cruising the river with a nice bar to enjoy, but it was a guide talking the whole time over a PA system and lots of tourists, which again, is all fine, just not really my scene.

Sydni S.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseMarch 12, 2016

The bad reviews discouraged me at first talking about the tour guide speaking too much and how the boat was set up etc.. But when I say it was amazing I truly mean it. I loved learning about the history of nyc along with the views. I paid an extra $30 at the booth for "vip" the only difference from the other seats are they're cushioned. Nothing special. Besides that, i had a grand time. I was with my boyfriend btw so this was a date lol

Victor Q.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseOctober 18, 2015

Meh

Aakash S.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseOctober 11, 2015

Great cruise.

Joe A.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseJuly 24, 2015

Great views of the city, and some history I wasn't formally knowledgable of were the highlights.

It was a first date, it was that part that made it awkward.

Anthony S.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseMay 21, 2015

the cruise was fun but it was falsely advertised. the promotion and photos of the event suggested that we were going to have a dinner table on a cruise around the city. but instead it was a tour boat with fold out chairs and no food. the only food available were hot dogs and other snacks that were way over priced.

Eran e.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseMay 9, 2015

It's not exactly a romantic date, but more like an overcrowded informal tour on a crappy boat where the guide doesn't stop talking. Luckily the views are nice.

Alex B.

Harbor Lights Night CruiseMay 7, 2015

I'm born and bred in NY and am not a tourist. The boat ride is a great date idea.

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